Job Description
Job Title: Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner
Location: London
Salary: £42,000 to £60,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, hybrid
Overview:
An independent, employee-owned planning and design consultancy based in London is seeking a talented and driven Senior or Principal-level Town Planner with ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team working on a diverse mix of high-quality projects across both the public and private sectors.
The Role:
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development planning team, supporting current projects and contributing to new business development. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with urban designers and architects on masterplanning and design-led projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert planning advice to clients and design teams
Prepare planning appraisals, strategies, and planning applications
Lead and undertake research and policy analysis
Manage development management processes, including discharging conditions and handling amendments
Liaise with planning officers, consultees, and stakeholders
Write clear, persuasive reports and recommendations
About You:
To be considered, you should have:
An RTPI-accredited planning degree
Full RTPI membership
A minimum of 4/5 years of relevant planning experience
Demonstrated experience in housing or regeneration-focused development management projects
A strong understanding of planning policy and development management processes
Experience in a consultancy setting is preferred, though not essential. A passion for promoting good design through planning is important.
Ideal candidates will be strategic thinkers with strong communication, writing, and research skills. You'll need to be collaborative, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams.
Application Instructions:
If you meet the criteria and are looking for a planning role where design, collaboration, and people-first places are prioritised, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)
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